Games Like Soul Axiom

The new enhanced edition of Soul Axiom - a first-person story-driven adventure puzzle game, set in the beautiful, haunting cyber-world of Elysia. Collect unique hand powers, discover multiple endings and choose your own destiny as you unravel the mystery of your digital afterlife.

Why similar: Adventure 36.3%, Indie 24.8%, Cyberpunk 16.7%, Mystery 8.3%, Sci-fi 8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, updated version of the seed game with improved visuals and gameplay mechanics.

Imagine a world where death is no longer final, where precious memories are saved to enjoy forever, where your soul is immortal. Master Reboot is a haunting first-person sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.2%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 10.9%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the same haunting, digital-afterlife aesthetic and narrative DNA.

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Why similar: Adventure 23.6%, Mystery 19%, Puzzle 18.2%, Exploration 14.5%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the masters of the genre, this game offers deep, atmospheric first-person puzzle exploration in a strange world.

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

Why similar: Puzzle 31.9%, Sci-fi 23.5%, First-Person 10%, Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A premier first-person puzzle game that explores deep philosophical questions about consciousness and existence.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Adventure 28.7%, Puzzle 20.1%, Exploration 17.7%, Indie 16.4%, First-Person 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploring fractured memories in a first-person perspective, mirroring the digital-world traversal of the seed game.

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Mystery 27.7%, Puzzle 19.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Exploration 14.8%, First-Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional first-person puzzle-adventure that emphasizes exploration and environmental storytelling.

Pneuma: Breath of Life forces you to think outside the box through a narrated story of self-discovery, whilst exploring the ontological mystery of the breath of life. Features award winning voice actor 'Jay Britton' as Pneuma.

Why similar: Adventure 33.8%, Puzzle 29.3%, Indie 22.6%, First-Person 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that uses narration and environmental manipulation to explore the nature of reality.

The Turing Test is a challenging first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. You are Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) sent to discover the cause behind the disappearance of the ground crew stationed there.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.2%, Puzzle 29.6%, Adventure 14.5%, First-Person 12.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi puzzle game that challenges the player with first-person mechanics and existential questions about artificial intelligence.

The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle game set in an immersive colour-drenched world of light and darkness. Think your way through dozens of puzzles as you traverse parallel worlds, awaken mysterious artifacts and overcome challenging obstacles on an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Mystery 23.2%, Puzzle 18.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Indie 11.2%, Exploration 11%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking first-person puzzle game that focuses on atmospheric world-building and light-based mechanics.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Sci-fi 21.7%, Mystery 14.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Exploration 12.9%, Adventure 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully explores the themes of digital consciousness and identity within a dark, atmospheric sci-fi setting.

Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.2%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 9.9%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person sci-fi adventure that captures the same dreamlike and mysterious atmosphere found in Elysia.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 69.9%, Sci-fi 17.5%, First-Person 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk investigation game that dives deep into the digital minds of others, matching the seed game's tech-noir aesthetic.

The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.8%, Adventure 22.8%, Indie 16.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi mystery that tasks players with uncovering the truth behind a vanished crew on a space station.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.9%, Adventure 15.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Cyberpunk 13.8%, Exploration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi narrative game that uses digital records to reconstruct events, similar to uncovering the mystery of the afterlife in Soul Axiom.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 53.5%, Adventure 17.7%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Indie 7.4%, Mystery 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, story-rich cyberpunk adventure that explores the societal implications of a digital-integrated future.

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.9%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Thriller 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style cyberpunk adventure that balances humor and mystery in a high-tech dystopian city.

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Cyberpunk 57.8%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Adventure 12.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk narrative adventure that captures the retro-futuristic aesthetic and mystery-solving focus of the genre.

Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

Why similar: Mystery 30.1%, Puzzle 21.4%, Adventure 20.2%, Exploration 18.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern first-person puzzle-adventure that features intricate world-building and mysterious, ancient technology.

Welcome to the 7th Sector, set in a mysterious cyberpunk world. Immerse yourself on this intricate path, solving different puzzles, facing its dangers and collecting scattered information to discover the story of this world.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 66.1%, Sci-fi 21.7%, Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed puzzle game that features a unique, atmospheric world and diverse mechanical challenges.

State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 43.9%, Sci-fi 27.7%, Adventure 15%, Indie 7.1%, Exploration 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic thriller that deals with the concept of uploading human consciousness into a digital utopia.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Adventure 28.8%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Indie 16.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven sci-fi adventure that blends exploration and puzzle-solving in a desolate, futuristic setting.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Mystery 35.3%, Exploration 15%, Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.3%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric mystery game that excels at first-person exploration and environmental storytelling.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Mystery 21.1%, Puzzle 20.5%, Adventure 20%, Exploration 11.4%, First-Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful first-person puzzle-adventure that focuses on uncovering a mysterious past through environmental clues.

This atmospheric, Metroidvania hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of a Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.9%, Mystery 19.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Exploration 17.3%, Indie 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi exploration game set inside a computer mainframe that features platforming and hacking mechanics.

Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

Why similar: Exploration 26.1%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 15.6%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Atmospheric 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique first-person exploration experience where you reveal the environment using a laser scanner.

The Fall of Lazarus is first person exploration and puzzle game. A deeply narrative scifi mystery game based on the exploration of an abandoned cargo spaceship about redemption and second chances.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.2%, Mystery 19.6%, Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 12%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person sci-fi mystery set on a derelict spaceship that requires exploration to piece together the narrative.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Mystery 28.5%, Exploration 16.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven exploration that uncovers the mysteries of a family through surreal, first-person vignettes.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Adventure 49.2%, Indie 31.4%, First-Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person atmospheric mystery set in a grand, retro-futuristic environment filled with secrets.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 46.6%, Sci-fi 23%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 7.4%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired cyberpunk adventure that focuses on a gritty, atmospheric mystery in a futuristic setting.

Access Denied: Escape is a puzzle game where you have to hack data vaults and interact with various devices to escape.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.2%, Mystery 22%, Puzzle 13.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 9.1%

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Adventure 25.8%, Exploration 19.1%, First-Person 14.2%, Indie 12.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person mystery game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering the truth behind a strange, isolated event.

The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Puzzle 6.6%

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.2%, Mystery 21.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Indie 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%

Causal Loop is a narrative puzzler that blends mind-bending mechanics with a rich sci-fi story about time, consequence, and survival. Solve intricate puzzles by using the signature “echo” mechanic to record, replay, and interact with up to three versions of your past self. Can you break the loop?

Why similar: Mystery 26.1%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Puzzle 13.9%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 11.7%

The ability to discern hidden connections is both a gift and a curse. The covert mechanisms of reality do not reveal themselves to any and all, and there is a price to pay for this knowledge…

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.3%, Adventure 18.3%, Indie 13.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%

ENIGMA TECHNOLOGIES invites you to delve into the mind of an AI. Seamlessly blending first-person exploration with point-and-click mechanics, THE ENIGMA MACHINE's completely unique presentation offers an increasingly unnerving atmosphere.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 53.9%, Indie 20.7%, Puzzle 17.3%, Atmospheric 8%

A former combat hacker, a corporate CEO and a malfunctioning android get possessed by mysterious, otherworldly entities and must band together to save themselves and uncover the entities' origins. Talk, puzzle and explore your way through this (often humorous) cyberpunk thriller.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.3%, Thriller 14.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 10.5%

Play as Tristan and solve puzzles to recover human consciousnesses in the year 2071. Investigate environments, uncover secrets, and make choices that affect the ending. Explore a neon-noir world with a low poly aesthetic inspired by the 90s.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 41.8%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Exploration 10%

Door2:Key - breathtaking and mysterious door-puzzle game in which any little thing could be a key to the solution

Why similar: Adventure 31.2%, Indie 21%, Mystery 17.7%, Puzzle 12.4%, Exploration 10.3%

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25%, Mystery 23.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 13.9%, First-Person 8.4%

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

Why similar: Mystery 20.3%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 15.3%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Exploration 11.2%

CRYNEGINE Indie Game of 2017. Featuring an incredibly detailed ancient world and a breathtaking soundtrack, Aporia: Beyond the Valley takes open world storytelling to new heights of adventure.

Why similar: Adventure 32.1%, Indie 20.6%, Puzzle 16%, Mystery 8.9%, Exploration 8.1%

In a cyberpunk world where giant corporations take advantage of their power, only those with the ability to enter the human mind can stop corruption at its source. You are a mind assassin called Miles and this mind-bending first-person action-adventure is your story of revenge.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 59.8%, First-Person 17.4%, Indie 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%

You are a customer of a virtual world company Dartom Inc. You are one of the many people who wants to test themselves in one of the many worlds created by the company. On your test, a ghost in the system will change your experience.

Why similar: Adventure 29.1%, Indie 20.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 9.8%

Escape2088 is an old-school escape room game set in a futuristic, cyberpunk world.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.2%, Puzzle 15.6%, Adventure 12%, Exploration 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.3%

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Why similar: Adventure 26.4%, Puzzle 24.9%, Exploration 20.5%, Mystery 11.6%, First-Person 8.5%

First-person adventure game, playable solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Use your magical abilities to solve puzzles or navigate through areas! Explore, use items, brew potions and unlock your full alchemical potential. Are you willing to do what it takes to claim a soul of your own?

Why similar: Puzzle 34.5%, Exploration 21.8%, Fantasy 17.1%, First-Person 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.

Why similar: Adventure 25.1%, Puzzle 22.7%, Mystery 20.7%, Exploration 14.6%, First-Person 7.2%

Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.

Why similar: Mystery 29.6%, Adventure 22.9%, Exploration 20.4%, First-Person 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%

Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!

Why similar: Mystery 29.6%, Puzzle 21.9%, Exploration 20.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Do you like puzzles, fruit and the notion of crossing a snake with a bird for no good reason? If the answer to at least one of those questions is yes, then Snakebird might be the game for you. Solve your way through this headscratcher of a puzzle game and help the snakebirds sate their hunger.

Why similar: Puzzle 69.8%, Indie 30.2%

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.

Why similar: Mystery 24.5%, Thriller 19.1%, Puzzle 17.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 10.8%

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Why similar: Mystery 23.8%, Puzzle 20.8%, Adventure 19.3%, Exploration 17.3%, First-Person 10.8%

Cylne is a first person surreal exploration game having a poetic and philosophical side. Explore and feel unreal worlds filled with environmental enigmas to try to achieve the chapter called "The Choice"...

Why similar: Adventure 25.1%, Indie 17%, Puzzle 16.8%, Exploration 16.1%, First-Person 10.1%

Sensorium is a small open-world puzzle game about the 5 senses: touch, taste, sight, smell, and hearing.

Why similar: Adventure 33.3%, Indie 25%, Puzzle 20.5%, First-Person 11.2%, Exploration 10%

Neyyah is a first-person point-and-click adventure game from Defy Reality Entertainment. You are thrown into a strange secretive world called Neyyah. Use careful observation and logic to uncover the mysteries entwined within Neyyah's peculiar landscapes and bizarre cultures.

Why similar: Mystery 22.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Exploration 12.4%

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: Mystery 22%, Sci-fi 21.6%, Puzzle 15.2%, Exploration 14.7%, First-Person 10%

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.7%, Adventure 19.7%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 7.7%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Mystery 20.9%, Puzzle 19.3%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 11%